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Campion College principal Dr Lavare Henry (second left) and master chemistry teacher Radley Reid (fourth right) with alumni Rita Coore‑Widener (left), Zachary Harding (third left), Dennis Oliver (third right), Richard Grey (second right) and Dave Garcia
11 Mar, 2026 0

Alumni gift supports student mental wellness at Campion College

The spirit of giving was alive and well last week when the Campion College Class of 1990 presented a cheque for $700,000 to their alma mater in support of mental wellness initiatives for current…
Surgical patients wait to be served inside the eye clinic at St Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston yesterday.
10 Mar, 2026 0

Cuban exit backup plan

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making a plea for the public’s patience and cooperation as it assesses the islandwide impact, and implements contingencies to mitigate disruptions caused by the…
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10 Mar, 2026 0

Man fatally shot by police in Church Pen, Old Harbour; family calls for justice

The family of a man who was fatally shot by the police inside his home in the community of Church Pen in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Tuesday is calling for justice. The deceased has been identified…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (centre), addresses Friday’s (March 6) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members reviewed the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditu
10 Mar, 2026 0

$18 billion earmarked for school disaster preparedness in 2026/27 estimates

The 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure have been updated to include an $18 billion allocation for disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response in schools. “I believe [that] at the start of the…
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10 Mar, 2026 0

Update | Man accused of setting woman’s house on fire during argument remanded

St Catherine resident Samuel King, who is charged with setting a woman’s house ablaze during a dispute, was remanded when he appeared in the parish court today. In court, it was disclosed that a…
Minister of Finance Fayval Williams opening the Budget Debate in Parliament on March 10.
10 Mar, 2026 0

‘Not abnormal or suspicious’… Finance Minister responds to concerns raised by Fiscal Commissioner

Finance Minister Fayval Williams has responded to concerns raised by Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams that the Government’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection and GDP deflator…
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams opening the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10 Mar, 2026 0

Finance Minister says strong NIR will buffer Jamaica against volatile oil prices

Jamaica’s Finance Minister Fayval Williams said the country’s Net International Reserves (NIR) of more than US$6 billion will act as a buffer against unstable oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in…
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams speaking at the opening of the 2026/27 Budget Debate in Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10 Mar, 2026 0

Gov’t going after ‘fair share’ of global digital economy with tax on digital services, says Finance Minister

Minister of Finance Fayval Williams has defended the Government’s decision to impose a tax on digital services, saying the revenue measure is aimed at ensuring that Jamaica gets its “fair share” of…
10 Mar, 2026 0

Several guns, ammunition and cash seized in major operation in Westmoreland

A multi-agency, intelligence-led operation conducted across several communities in Westmoreland today led to the seizure of illegal guns, imitation firearms, money, and the arrest of several persons. …